# 96.5 The Alternative vs Eternal Broadcasting

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 96.5 The Alternative at 8 against Eternal Broadcasting's 1. Eternal Broadcasting's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for 96.5 The Alternative against 5.0 for Eternal Broadcasting. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 96.5 The Alternative has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

96.5 The Alternative ships an update every 12 months, Eternal Broadcasting every 16 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 96.5 The Alternative | Eternal Broadcasting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/965-the-alternative/id1046593380/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-broadcasting/id1159467765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 12 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illiad Media Boise, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521322082) | [Kenneth Vipperman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159467764) |

## What reviewers say

### 96.5 The Alternative

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/965-the-alternative/id1046593380)

This app provides access to Boise's exclusive Alternative music station, focusing solely on playing music from popular Alternative artists. It offers a politics-free and no-nonsense listening experience for fans of the genre.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Alternative music, Boise's only Alternative station, Politics-free content, Focus on popular artists, Music-centric experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Eternal Broadcasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eternal-broadcasting/id1159467765)

Listen to Southern Gospel music and preaching programs from various pastors. This online radio station is continuously updated with new broadcasts.

**Highlights:** Southern Gospel music, Preaching programs, Regional pastors, Online radio station, Regularly updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 96.5 The Alternative free?

96.5 The Alternative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Eternal Broadcasting free?

Eternal Broadcasting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 96.5 The Alternative or Eternal Broadcasting?

Eternal Broadcasting is rated higher. 96.5 The Alternative averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Eternal Broadcasting averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 96.5 The Alternative or Eternal Broadcasting have ads?

Both 96.5 The Alternative and Eternal Broadcasting show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 96.5 The Alternative or Eternal Broadcasting?

96.5 The Alternative ships an update every 12 months, and Eternal Broadcasting every 16 months. Most recently, 96.5 The Alternative was updated on November 2, 2026 and Eternal Broadcasting on November 2, 2026.

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